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--- Laws for Diabetic Supplies
"M. Pann" > My insurance company, under the belief that they know best, have > informed me that they will no longer pay for One Touch Ultra strips but > will pay for any of the Accu-Chek strips. > > I must convert. Go with the Accu-Chek Advantage. Some people have different opinions, but I find it to be more accurate than the One Touch Basic, One Touch Profile, or One Touch Ultra, all of which I got for free, and have tried with results that did not measure up to the Accu-Chek Advantage, in terms of accuracy. Your insurance company may be doing you a favor by switching you to the Accu-Chek strips. There is no cost savings over the One Touch strips when you need to pay for them, but if the insurance coverage picks up the tab, go with the Comfort Curve test strips and the Accu-Chek Advantage. If they don't pay for all the strips you need, there are other low-cost test strips available to use as extras or for a backup. I don't find any really big difference between 5-10 second results vs 30-45 seconds. They are all fast enough, and the accuracy is of greater concern to me. The Comfort Curve test strips can allow you to leave your finger facing upward, so that there is no chance of dripping any blood. Just take your finger to the side of the test strip, and it will soak up the correct amount of blood. Pretty much foolproof ! I am a little leery about these one's that only use a pinhead size drop of blood. The first part of the blood out of your finger may not be as good for testing when it is such a small amount. (They do claim it is, however.) The Comfort Curve test strips do not use a very large amount at all, although slightly larger than these newer ones. If you want more info on the meter, test strips, and an interactive online display, visit the website at: http://www.accu-chek.com/products/main.cfm?pid=1020
If you are in need of free supplies or medications speak with your Doctor, they know of plans through the pharmacuticle companies and supply manufacturers in which you can get free meds and supplies.... Good luck E. Woodruff, Ph. D. "drstitch34" news:f0dbcff3.0310171843.24165d6b@posting.google.com... > Would anyone in these groups have information on the law (not certain > if it is only California or federal) concerning providing of diabetic > supplies, drugs,insulin etc. > It was passed five or so years ago and stated that those with > diagnosed diabetes could receive all needed equipment, drugs etc at no > cost. > Would anyone have any information? > Thanks --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. No bugs, worm or kooties in my mail. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.535 / Virus Database: 330 - Release Date: 11/1/2003 Start « Previous 1 2 3 Related Discussion: Re: Humira (4 posts) support system for patients (2 posts) Statins Cut Diabetics' Risk of Heart Attacks, Study Finds (1 posts) Re: HGH! As Seen On Oprah and CNN news! (1 posts) Top Discussions From Our Archives (",) Do You Want To Know For Sure You Are Going To Heaven? Other Discussion Categories Diabetes Symptoms Health Care Policy Health Care Providers HMO Arthritis Symptoms Oops!!! Unexpected Error While Reading the Feed
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